#7

Matthew Kennedy

Midfielder
2018 - 2024
Carlton Blues
2016 - 2017
Greater Western Sydney Giants
Matthew Kennedy, born on April 6, 1997, is a talented Australian rules footballer currently showcasing his skills for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Hailing from the quaint town of Collingullie, New South Wales, Kennedy's journey in the world of football began with the Auskick program in his hometown. Having a strong bond with his former teammate Harry Perryman, Kennedy's roots in football run deep as they played together during their junior years. Kennedy's career took off when he was selected by the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the 2015 AFL draft, where he made an impactful debut in round 13 of the 2016 season by scoring three goals against Essendon. Kennedy's resilience and determination were evident when he transitioned to Carlton in 2018. Despite facing challenges, including being relegated to the rookie list in 2020 due to salary cap constraints caused by the pandemic, Kennedy's perseverance paid off as he earned his way back to the senior list for the 2022 season after an impressive performance in 2021. Standing tall at 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) and weighing 90 kg (198 lb), Kennedy's role as a midfielder for Carlton wearing the number 7 jersey has solidified his presence on the field. With his unwavering commitment and passion for the game, Kennedy continues to be a valuable asset to his team, showcasing his skills and contributing to the exciting world of Australian Football.

Season Stats:

2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Blues
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
8
-
1
8
100%
1
8
100%
-
-
Goals
6
0.8
93
25
24%
5
25
24%
114
5%
Behinds
2
0.3
181
17
12%
10
15
13%
76
3%
Assists
2
0.3
191
13
15%
14
7
29%
71
3%
Disposals
130
16.3
127
266
49%
6
214
61%
2868
5%
Kicks
73
9.1
148
168
43%
10
130
56%
1726
4%
Handballs
57
7.1
96
143
40%
5
139
41%
1142
5%
Marks
31
3.9
167
69
45%
8
63
49%
733
4%
Tackles
24
3
108
65
37%
9
45
53%
517
5%
Hitouts
3
0.4
72
316
1%
5
176
2%
295
1%
Clearances
15
1.9
103
68
22%
7
52
29%
305
5%
Frees For
7
0.9
109
27
26%
8
18
39%
166
4%
Frees Against
7
0.9
107
19
37%
7
13
54%
134
5%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Blues

All Season Stats (2016-2017, 2018-2024)

Games Played
Total 102
Goals
Total 47
Avg 0.5
Behinds
Total 31
Avg 0.3
Assists
Total 31
Avg 0.3
Disposals
Total 1806
Avg 17.7
Kicks
Total 917
Avg 9
Handballs
Total 889
Avg 8.7
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 51% - 49%
Marks
Total 378
Avg 3.7
Tackles
Total 349
Avg 3.4
Hitouts
Total 3
Avg 0
Clearances
Total 286
Avg 2.8
Frees For
Total 89
Avg 0.9
Frees Against
Total 77
Avg 0.8

Matthew Kennedy - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Matthew Kennedy - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Matthew Kennedy - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Matthew Kennedy' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Matthew Kennedy - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Matthew Kennedy' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Matthew Kennedy - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Matthew Kennedy - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Matthew Kennedy in the context of their team and the league as a whole.